Kuwait was re-elected on Tuesday as UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) governing council member representing Near East and North Africa (NENA) Group, for the fifth time.
In a statement to KUNA, Kuwait’s permanent delegation to FAO said member states, holding their 164rd session, elected Kuwait as a member of the 49-member council for the period from July 2021 to December 2024.
Kuwaiti Ambassador to Italy Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al-Sabah commended the re-election of Kuwait, which reflects the international appreciation for its development and humanitarian role in the world.
Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to FAO Yousef Al-Juhail thanked the member countries for their re-election as it reflects Kuwait’s status and active role in the organization regarding food security issues.
The Council’s tasks are focused on food and agriculture issues in the world.
Source: Kuwait News Agency